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Immunogenetics of cutaneous lupus erythematosus.
Current opinion in pediatrics - 1 Aug 2016
Hersh Aimee O, Arkin Lisa M, Prahalad Sampath
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is the prototypic autoimmune condition, often affecting multiple organ systems, including the skin. Cutaneous lupus erythematosus (CLE) is distinct from SLE and may be skin limited or associated with systemic disease. Histopathologically, the hallmark of lupus-specific manifestations of SLE and CLE is an interface dermatitis. The cause of SLE and CLE is likely...
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